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    Building Exemplary Character Through Ethos

      I sat in the audience, listening to the man share his beliefs. Beliefs that were pretty much in line with my own. And yet, when I walked away, my face felt warm and I averted the gazes of those around me. I thought, I hope no one thinks I’m aligned with him. The well-known American pastor-turned-politician spoke eloquently. He had competent arguments. He had all the logos: the rationale, the reasoning, the logical points. Despite the fact that I agreed with so much of his logos, I did not want anyone to think I was aligned with him. He had the competency, but he had no respect for other…